Dear Iufro colleagues,
On the occasion of the International Day of Forests on March 21st, a
group of forest scientists of the Forests and Societies Research Unit of
Cirad, thought it would be an opportunity to publish an opinion column
to recall the urgent need to conserve and to safeguard the tropical
forests. This opinion column will be published in the French online
newspaper Reporterre which has about 1.5 million readers per month.
Please take few minutes to read it and if you agree with the contents,
please sign it by filling the form available on this link:
https://forms.gle/r981va1BNEEz8yfC9
If you want to sign the form, please do it before *March 13th, Midnight
CET.*
By signing this paper you are signing as an individual but you can also
indicate your institution. The list of signatories and their institution
(if you indicate it) will also be published on the Reporterre website
with the paper.
The original text is in French but I attached an English version of it
for the non French speakers.
We hope that this opinion paper will reach a large public and will be
of interest for others medias. With this, we hope that we will be able
to increase our visibility and get opportunities to talk further about
the urgency in saving the tropical forests.
Please do not hesitate to disseminate this message to your scientists
and students networks.
cheers
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Plinio Sist #2708
Cirad-ES,
Directeur-Director UR Forêts et Sociétés
Tropical managed Forests Observatory (TmFO) Coordinator
IUFRO 1.02.00 Silviculture of tropical forests
Plinio Sist #2708
Cirad-ES,
Directeur-Director UR Forêts et Sociétés
Tropical managed Forests Observatory (TmFO) Coordinator
IUFRO 1.02.00 Silviculture of tropical forests
Campus International de Baillarguet, TA C-105/D
34398 Montpellier Cedex 5 France
Tél : +33 4 67 59 39 13
Tel.Portable/Mobile Phone: +33 786 3289 46
http://ur-forets-societes.cirad.fr/
Dear IUFRO colleagues
it is with great sadness we have to inform you that Prof. William (Bill) J.
Manning (born on June 13, 1941), professor emeritus at the University of
Massachusetts at Amherst, USA, passed away on March 4th, 2023 in Boston,
following a 6-month illness. He received his B.S. in Horticulture from
Michigan State University, and M.S. in Plant Pathology and Ph.D. in Biology
from University of Delaware. Bill was a widely known and well-respected
scientist who pioneered research on the impacts of air pollution on plants.
His research focused on responses of plants to ozone and how ozone and
other air pollutants affect plants growing in forest and urban
environments. He promoted use of plants as bioindicators of various air
pollutants, summarized that idea in a widely-read book “Biomonitoring of
Air Pollution with Plants”. He worked for more than 10 years in Central
and Eastern Europe surveying forests of the Carpathian Mountain for in situ
bioindicators of ambient ozone. His long-term studies on loblolly pine
(Pinus taeda), bean cultivars, and clover clones by making foliar
applications of antioxidants (ethylenediurea) helped to clarify the complex
picture of sensitivity and tolerance of plants to ozone.
For over 30 years Prof. Manning was an Editor-in-Chief of the prestigious
Environmental Pollution journal. Scientists specializing in air pollution
and climate change impacts on plant ecosystems recognize Bill’s enormous
contribution to the development of this subject. He was also an
outstanding, generous, inspiring mentor for numerous young scientists all
over the world. He welcomed Ph.D. students and postdoctoral scientists into
his laboratory, and also mentored students met at various domestic and
international conferences.
Although he was not an IUFRO officeholder, he was a very good friend of
IUFRO and actively participated in the activities of the RG 8.04 (formerly
7.01) on air pollution and climate change impacts on forest ecosystems. For
instance, he gave an invited speech on this topic at the IUFRO 125th
anniversary in 2017. When he retired, the RG8.04 established ‘The Bill
Manning Award’ for the best poster presentation at its biennial
conferences, as a recognition of Bill’s mentoring role in forestry and
environmental sciences. During his retirement Bill continued to be
scientifically very active. In 2020 he published his last book entitled
‘Trees and Global Warming: The Role of Forests in Cooling and Warming the
Atmosphere’.
Professor W. J. Manning was sincerely admired and respected by his peers
for his integrity, passion, vision and love for science. The scientific
community has lost a prominent and outstandingly creative colleague. We
mourn Bill’s loss not only as a scientist, but particularly as a gentleman
colleague of a cheerful demeanor and with an exceptional sense of humor.
His loss is immense and he will be fondly remembered by many colleagues
around the world. We will miss him as a good friend and companion of many
experiments, travels and scientific expeditions. We offer our sincerest
condolences to his wife Arlene, and sons Stephen and Michael with their
families.
Elena Paoletti and Andrzej Bytnerowicz
on behalf of IUFRO colleagues and friends
Attached is a picture of the three of us in one of many happy moments
together – at the IUFRO World Congress in South Korea in 2010 (from right
to left – Bill Manning, Elena Paoletti and Andrzej Bytnerowicz)
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*Institute of Research on Terrestrial Ecosystems (IRET)*
*National Research Council*
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Via Madonna del Piano 10, Sesto Fiorentino (Florence), Italy
Tel: +393298061717
https://www.cnr.it/people/elena.paoletti
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce that the international conference "Role and Fate of Forest Ecosystems in a Changing World" will be held in Bangkok, the "City of Angels", on 15-19 January 2024 back-to-back the 31st biennial conference of the International Union of Forest Research Organizations - Research Group 8.04 on "Air pollution and climate change".
For the first time, the conference will be held in Southeast Asia, in Thailand, which is particularly vulnerable to climate change and air pollution given its large population, highest biodiversity in the tropical zone, and large number of forest-dependent communities. Do not miss this cornerstone of effective international collaboration in the research of air pollution and plant ecosystems.
All useful information are available online: https://iufro-bangkok2024.com
Deadlines
Deadline for abstract submission: 1st September 2023
Notice of presentation (oral or poster): 15th September 2023
Early registration: till 15th November 2023
Late registration: from 16th November 2023
No on-site registration
Sessions
The main sessions of the conference are:
#1 - Asian forest ecosystems under changing environment
#2 - Urban greening: a win-win strategy for air quality, climate, biodiversity, and citizen well-being
#3 - Plant ecosystems in a changing world: monitoring, modeling, and risk assessment
#4 - Tropospheric ozone: a threat to terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity
#5 - Atmospheric deposition: consequences for forest ecosystems
#6 - Genetic, biochemical, and physiological mechanisms underlying stress responses of forest ecosystems
#7 - Forest ecosystems under multiple stressors
#8 - Radioactive contamination of forest ecosystems
A full-day excursion is planned on 19th January 2024.
For more details:
Contact: Dr. Pierre Sicard (psicard(a)arches-conseils.fr<mailto:psicard@arches-conseils.fr>)
See you soon in Bangkok!
[Bangkok city guide]
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Dr Pierre SICARD
Air pollution & forests
Project coordinator AIRFRESH: www.life-airfresh.eu<https://antiphishing.acri-cwa.fr/proxy/2/cHNpY2FyZEBhcmdhbnMuZXU%3D/url6.ma…>
Deputy R.G 8.04.00 "Air Pollution & Climate Change"
International Union of Forest Research Organizations
Associate Editor Environmental Research
Just a reminder that the deadline for submitting abstracts is close!
Looking forward to see you all
Sandra
FORESTED LANDSCAPES in the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework: mitigation options towards implementation of the SDGs
Dear colleagues,
We would like to remind you that the deadline for abstract submission is approaching
31st March 2023
Therefore, we invite you, your co-workers, and students to present your research work at the IUFRO Forest Environment DIV8 Conference 2023.
( <https://iufro2023.uevora.pt/call-for-abstracts/> https://iufro2023.uevora.pt/call-for-abstracts/)
The conference program includes four Plenary Lectures that will be delivered by Prof. Camilla Sandström (Umea University), Prof. José Miguel Cardoso Pereira (ISA, Lisbon University), Prof. Pier Paolo Roggero (Sassari University) and Dr. Rene Zamora Cristales (Oregon State University).
Proposals for a Thematic Session organization are also welcomed. ( <https://iufro2023.uevora.pt/conference/#thematicsessions> https://iufro2023.uevora.pt/conference/#thematicsessions)
We look forward to welcoming you to Évora, Portugal (24-27 October 2023).
With best regards from
The IUFRO2023 Organizing and Scientific Committees
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A full annual report will follow in spring 2023.
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XXVI IUFRO World Congress: Call for Abstracts
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XXVI IUFRO World Congress 2024
FORESTS AND SOCIETY TOWARDS 2050
Stockholm, Sweden; 23-29 June 2024
Congress website: https://www.iufro2024.com/
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
Dear forest scientists and experts, dear IUFRO members, dear colleagues,
The Congress Scientific Committee (CSC) is pleased to announce that the Call for Abstracts for the XXVI IUFRO Congress in Stockholm, Sweden, 23-29 June 2024, is open and welcomes submissions of abstracts for presentations in sub-plenary, technical and poster sessions.
To submit your abstract, please take the following steps:
1. Consult the list of sessions at Call for Congress Abstract | IUFRO Stockholm 2024 (iufro2024.com)<https://iufro2024.com/call-for-congress-abstract>
2. Submit your abstract at Abstract Submission | IUFRO 2024 <https://www.appinconf.com/kas/Abstract?projectName=iufro2024abstracts>
A form for abstract submission is available online. You will be required to insert a title (max 150 characters), authors with their affiliation (the author presenting the paper or poster at the Congress must be designated as the Presenting Author), and text (max 350 words describing context, specific topic of the study, methods, main results, and conclusions in plain writing). No figures, tables or list of references should be added. Please note that abstracts may be submitted in English only.
Authors must select one of the following options: oral only; poster only; oral or poster. The session organizers will decide on the length of a talk, which could range from 2-3 minutes for flash talks to 15 minutes or more for regular talks. Please note that poster presenters will be given the opportunity to present their work orally (2-3 min) during moderated poster sessions. The Congress will feature only digital poster displays to ensure high visibility for poster presentations. Poster areas will be open and free to visit during the whole Congress.
Authors are limited to a maximum of two abstracts as presenting author, although an individual may be listed as a co-author on several abstracts. Abstracts not associated with one of the sessions in the list may be assigned to a general poster session. Session organizers will review the abstracts for scientific quality, topical significance and relevance to the Congress themes<https://iufro2024.com/iufro-world-congress-2024/forests-and-society-towards…> and to the particular session to which the abstract is submitted, and assign them as oral or poster presentations. You will be informed in due time about the type and length of your presentation.
Candidates for Best Poster Award<https://www.iufro.org/fileadmin/material/discover/honour-bpa.pdf> must apply online during the abstract submission process.
Abstracts will be accepted until 2 June 2023. Authors will be informed if their presentation is accepted by 30 October 2023. In order to remain in the programme, the registration deadline for Presenting Authors of accepted abstracts is 15 January 2024.
We look forward to your active participation in the design of the scientific program for the 2024 IUFRO Congress in Stockholm.
Elena Paoletti
On behalf of the CSC
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Hi all,
We hope this email finds you well. This is just a friendly reminder that the registration deadline for the micro-certificate Programs offered by the Faculty of Forestry at UBC is quickly approaching.
These 4 micro-certificate programs include the following:
Climate Vulnerability and Adaptation (CVA)<https://forestry.ubc.ca/programs/certificate/climate-micro-certificate/> provides forest professionals with an understanding of climate science, vulnerability assessments, adaptation development, and how it is applied to management and business case adaptation.
Co-Management of Natural Resources (CNR)<https://forestry.ubc.ca/programs/certificate/co-management-natural-resource…> explores how to advance co-management initiatives, institutional and relational change, and intercultural understanding at the nexus of Indigenous and Western Knowledge systems.
Forest Carbon Management (FCM)<https://forestry.ubc.ca/programs/certificate/forest-carbon-management/> centres on forest carbon accounting, data analysis, and natural resource management to excel in forest carbon projects and associated markets around the world.
Climate Action and Community Engagement (CACE)<https://forestry.ubc.ca/programs/certificate/climate-action-community-engag…> teaches students to engage and train local climate champions to build stronger and more resilient cities in the face of climate change extremes.
As a reminder, these programs are designed to provide participants with advanced training in a number of specific areas, and offers a unique opportunity for professional development. The micro-certificate programs will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the field.
The registration deadline for the program is Sunday, February 12. We encourage you to register as soon as possible to secure your spot in the program.
You can you view further information about all programs here: https://forestry.ubc.ca/future-students/certificates/
We look forward to seeing you in the program!
Best,
Maya Dong (she, her, hers)
Digital Marketing Editorial Assistant
Faculty of Forestry | Dean's Office
The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus | Unceded xʷməθkʷəy̓əm Territory
Contact | maya.dong(a)ubc.ca<mailto:maya.dong@ubc.ca> | 778-251-3245
Info | forestry.ubc.ca | ubc.ca
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